Marin Ultra Challenge, Virginia Half Marathon and more (Ep 139)

About this episode

The episode covers recaps of various races including the Marin Ultra Challenge and Virginia Half Marathon, along with discussions on race strategies and upcoming events.

Three races, two coasts, and one very brutal half marathon that no one warned us about. This week Michael heads to the stunning Marin Headlands for the Marin Ultra Challenge 50K, Diana and Tom conquer what might be the hilliest road half marathon course on the East Coast at the Virginia Half Marathon in Middleburg, and Bryana chips away at her 10K proof of time despite a rough morning start. TOPICS • Marin Ultra Challenge 50K recap — Marin Headlands, Pacific coast trail running • Inside Trail race series review: smooth trails, stunning scenery, and great aid stations • Running through Muir Woods — what it's like on a 50K race day • Virginia Half Marathon Middleburg VA review — honest take on the hills • Running in 80-degree heat: how to adapt your race strategy • Bryana's hilly 10K at Delaware Valley University — racing on a bad morning • Proof of time strategy for runDisney races • runDisney Springtime Surprise preview — what to expect • Inside the Runner's Studio is coming back — how to sign up • Goal Getters: Boston Marathon, Dollywood 5K, Rome Marathon, NYC Half recap, and more • Knee and ankle stability exercises for trail runners • Something Good: Project Hail Mary (film)…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael, Diana, Tom, Bryana

Topics covered

• Marin Ultra Challenge 50K recap
• Inside Trail race series review
• Running through Muir Woods
• Virginia Half Marathon review
• Running in 80-degree heat
• Bryana's hilly 10K
• Proof of time strategy for runDisney races
• runDisney Springtime Surprise preview
• Inside the Runner's Studio
• Goal Getters recap
• Knee and ankle stability exercises for trail runners
• Something Good recommendations

Keywords

• trail running
• half marathon
• race strategy
• runDisney
• Muir Woods
• hilly courses

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Monarch Apple TV+, Sisu

Books & works: Something Good: Project Hail Mary

Places: Marin Headlands, the East Coast, Middleburg, Pacific coast, Muir Woods, VA

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